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Multi-week, immersive Van Gogh experience to jolt Nanaimo's economy
NANAIMO - A fully immersive look at a legendary artist's work will be on offer over six weeks this summer. Beyond Van Gogh, an internationally touring show which embeds patrons in the work of Vincent Van Gogh, will set up at downtown Nanaimo's Vancouver Island Conference Centre (VICC) between July 18 and Aug. 29, spann...
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Right place, right time: Coast Guard rescues overturned Nanaimo kayaker
NANAIMO - A fast response from out-of-town regional coast guard crews scooped a fallen kayaker from the frigid ocean. Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue (RCM-SAR) Station 27 media liaison officer Russell Berg said their volunteer-run organization was alerted of a person in the ocean east of Protection Island and S...
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rental availability
Nanaimo rents continue bucking national reduction trends
NANAIMO - Despite consistent year-over-year drops in most parts of the country, rents continue rising in the Harbour City. The March 2026 Rentals.ca report, released Monday, March 9, shows average rent prices nationwide fell 2.8 per cent year-over-year in February to $2,030, a 33-month low and the 17th consecutive mont...
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Water use limits set for planned Nanaimo data centre
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Right place, right time: Coast Guard rescues overturned Nanaimo kayaker
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Nanaimo-bound Alaskan nurse indicative of soaring recruitment numbers
This summer, Alex Alvarez will pack her belongings and make the 3,500-kilometre trek with her husband, young son and Boston Terrier from Anchorage, Alaska, to Nanaimo, B.C. - a city she's never visited - to work as a registered nurse. Alvarez is among...
Mar 10, 2026
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vaccination litigation
Alleged Parksville COVID vaccine violator wins court battle
NANAIMO - Accused of not being properly vaccinated and lying about it, a former mid-Island health professional has been found not guilty of a pair of provincial Public Health Act charges. Diana Paloma Ramirez, 50, was acquitted on Friday, March 6 at Nanaimo Law Courts in connection to alleged misconducts between late ...
Mar 10, 2026
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Approval process for Snuneymuxw to vote in Nanaimo elections starts soon
NANAIMO - Approval is being sought from local voters to allow on-reserve members of Snuneymuxw First Nation (SFN) to participate and vote in City elections. The joint application from the City and SFN was announced last month, with an alternative approval process (AAP) starting on Wednesday, March 11, running until Apr...
Mar 09, 2026
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construction work
Traffic delays near Nanaimo hospital's main entrance
NANAIMO - Expect vehicular traffic delays this week around the main entrance of Nanaimo Regional General Hospital (NRGH). Starting Tuesday, March 10, BC Hydro crews along Dufferin Cres. will be working with a crane to install new power lines for the currently under-construction Nanaimo Cancer Centre, which broke ground...
Mar 09, 2026
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one way traffic
Dominant VIU Mariners capture another BCIHL title
NANAIMO - For the second time in three years, the VIU Mariners are on top of the BC Intercollegiate Hockey League.After dominating the regular season with a 17-2-0-1 record, finishing eight points clear of second place, the team cruised to the title with an 8-1 win over the University of Victoria Vikes on Sunday, March...
Mar 09, 2026
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streetscape changes
Concept plans for Norwell refit include roundabouts, bigger transit exchange
NANAIMO - Roundabouts, an expanded transit exchange and narrower crossing distances are all envisioned in early concept plans for a revamped Norwell Dr. The City has begun a second round of public consultation on their vision for the busy corridor between 107th St. and the Island Hwy., which would see lighted intersect...
Mar 09, 2026
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British Columbia
National housing supply made strides in 2025 amid weak demand, condo struggles: CMHC
Canada's housing agency says the country made "meaningful" supply gains last year thanks to record rental construction and more "missing middle" type housing, however short-term imbalances remain for several markets. Housing construction rose six per c...
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Pacific storm moves over B.C. in latest wintry blast, bringing snow and wind warnings
VANCOUVER - There's another slight chance of sea-level snow in Metro Vancouver as a new weather system makes landfall in southwestern British Columbia, a day after flurries across much of the region. But Environment Canada says in a special weather sta...
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Murder charge in 2024 killing of 84-year-old man on Vancouver Island
PORT HARDY - A Prince Rupert, B.C., man has been arrested and charged with murder in the killing of an 84-year-old man who was found gravely injured on Vancouver Island almost two years ago. Port Hardy RCMP say the 54-year-old suspect was arrested in P...
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Gun control groups 'disappointed' by lack of information on Tumbler Ridge firearms
OTTAWA - Five gun control advocacy groups have told the RCMP they're "alarmed and disappointed" the force has not yet disclosed basic information about the models and legal status of the firearms used in the Tumbler Ridge, B.C., mass shooting. In respo...
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First Nations leaders unveil more items repatriated from the Vatican
OTTAWA - First Nations leaders on Tuesday unveiled five items repatriated to their communities after being held at the Vatican for more than a century. They also unboxed another two crates of items with origins that have yet to be determined. The retur...
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Pokémon cards are a hot commodity, and B.C. thieves aren't playing around
Pokémon cards were the focus of a gang who turned up at an Abbotsford, B.C., collectibles store on Friday - but they weren't there to play. In pre-dawn scenes captured on the store's security video, the masked raiders smash a window then loop a chai...
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one way traffic
Dominant VIU Mariners capture another BCIHL title
NANAIMO - For the second time in three years, the VIU Mariners are on top of the BC Intercollegiate Hockey League.After dominating the regular season with a 17-2-0-1 record, finishing eight points clear of second place, the team cruised to the title with an 8-1 win over the University of Victoria Vikes on Sunday, March...
Mar 09, 2026
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Mariners take double gold at PACWEST basketball provincials
NANAIMO - Another two banners are going to the rafters of the Vancouver Island University gymnasium.Both the men's and women's basketball teams claimed provincial titles on Saturday, March 7, winning their respective gold medal games at Camosun College in Victoria.The women made it back-to-back PACWEST titles with a cl...
Mar 08, 2026
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Well Balanced
Nanaimo gymnastics school athletes return from BC Winter Games
NANAIMO - The Nanaimo Gymnastics school sent five athletes to the BC Winter Games in Trail and Rossland. Sophie Fayerman and Annika Dunderdale competed in Level 7 and Hazel Techen and Gianna Phillips were in Level 8. Norah Box earned a wild card entry into the event which was held from Feb. 25 to March 1. Techen had an...
Mar 07, 2026
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Four Straight Losses
Clippers drop both ends of home and home series with Grizzlies
VICTORIA - For the first time this season the Clippers have dropped four straight games.The Victoria Grizzlies were responsible for three of those losses including a 6-4 decision on March 6 and a 3-2 outcome on March 7.In the latest matchup Nanaimo had leads of 1-0 and 2-1 but couldn't secure the win.Caden Okovita open...
Mar 08, 2026
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Trio of Losses
Clippers fall to third consecutive loss against Grizzlies
NANAIMO - The Clippers impressive 2026 has hit a snag with three straight divisional losses.Nanaimo has lost to Powell River and twice to Victoria after the latest setback, a 6-4 score against the Grizzlies.In the first period of their March 6 game the Clippers got down 2-0 on early goals from Maddux Martin and Parker ...
Mar 07, 2026
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On the Rebound
Clippers look to regroup after back to back losses
NANAIMO - The Clippers ended the month of February with back to back losses. It was the first time the club had lost consecutive games in regulation time since Dec. 16 and 19, with Nanaimo losing 3-1 to the Victoria Grizzlies on Feb. 27 and 7-4 to the Powell River Kings on Feb. 28. Team captain Will Subject said the gr...
Mar 06, 2026
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Canada
Fact File: As Iran war escalates, fake videos and images proliferate online
As the U.S.-Israel war on Iran escalates, a flood of fake and misleading content is muddying the waters online. People are turning to social media for news of the war, but experts in artificial intelligence say bad actors, unchecked tech companies - an...
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Canada will 'do its part' to help IEA release of oil reserves: Hodgson
OTTAWA - Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson said Wednesday Canada will "do its part" to lower the cost of oil globally as a bloc of nations looks to tame the surge in energy prices triggered by the war in the Middle East. The International Energy A...
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Police were 'limited' in investigating allegations against Stronach, officer says
TORONTO - The lead investigator in Frank Stronach's sexual assault case says police were limited in what they could do to look into the allegations against the billionaire businessman. Peel Regional Police Sgt. Gabe Di Nardo is facing questions from th...
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Iran war supply jolt underscores importance of emergency oil reserves: expert
CALGARY - An oil market expert says the supply jolt triggered by war raging in the Middle East underscores why it's important for countries - including Canada - to keep energy stored in reserve in case of emergency. Rory Johnston, author of the Commod...
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Conservatives nominate candidates for two coming byelections
OTTAWA - The federal Conservatives have nominated candidates in two of the three byelections set for April 13. Adrienne Charles, who ran for the Tories in last spring's election, will once again be on the ballot in Terrebonne, Que. That byelection was ...
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Winter storm bringing freezing rain, heavy snow sweeping into Ontario, Quebec
MONTREAL - A winter storm is sweeping across Central Canada and headed toward the Atlantic region, bringing a mix of heavy rain, freezing rain or significant snowfall depending on the region. In Toronto, police said flooding had been reported in North ...
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World
South Africa summons new US ambassador over criticism as rift deepens
JOHANNESBURG (AP) - The new U.S. ambassador to South Africa has been summoned to explain his criticism, the country's foreign minister said Wednesday, as a diplomatic rift continues over foreign policy that the Trump administration describes as anti-Am...
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Kast takes office as Chile marks its sharpest shift to the right since dictatorship
VALPARAÍSO, Chile (AP) - Far-right leader José Antonio Kast was sworn in as Chile's new president on Wednesday, marking the Latin American nation's most pronounced shift to the right since the return of democracy in 1990. In a ceremony at...
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A drone strike hits school and medical center in southern Sudan, killing 17, mostly schoolgirls
CAIRO (AP) - An explosive-laden drone blamed on Sudanese paramilitaries struck a secondary school and a health care center in southern Sudan Wednesday, killing at least 17 people, mostly schoolgirls, a hospital official and a medical group said. ...
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Your New Base for Holiday Gifts + Winter Gear: MEC Nanaimo Is Open
If you're searching for holiday gifts and winter layers, Nanaimo has a new must-visit destination. Mountain Equipment Company (MEC) has officially opened its doors at 2517 Bowen Road, bringing its trusted lineup of outdoor gear, apparel, and expert guidance to the region, just in time for the winter season. From season...
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CNIB in need of volunteers to foster future service dogs across Canada
It's a rewarding experience filled with unconditional love and the opportunity to change the life of someone who is blind.Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB) Guide Dogs is urgently looking for volunteers to raise future guide dogs for people who are blind, Deafblind, or have low vision."There's a huge...
Jul 23, 2025
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Vancouver Island Economic Alliance - Celebrate Island Good in June
The Vancouver Island Economic Alliance brought Island Good to life in 2018. Since then, Island Good has become the leader in helping Island residents find locally grown, made and produced products. Now, more than ever, that consumer sentiment to support local is growing. Let Island Good help you find the way to island ...
May 27, 2025
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